The final will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT and will be televised on ABC and ESPN2.
The NBA In-Season Tournament final is set between the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers.
Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 27 points and 15 assists in the semifinals.
The NBA In-Season Tournament is set for its final showdown between the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pacers secured their spot in the championship game after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, while the Lakers dominated the New Orleans Pelicans in the West semifinal.
The Pacers' victory was marked by a standout performance from Tyrese Haliburton, who led the team with 27 points and 15 assists. The Pacers' bench also played a significant role in the victory, outscoring Milwaukee's reserves 43-13. Throughout the tournament, the Pacers have been averaging 132.6 points.
On the other side, the Lakers have been showcasing their strength with LeBron James' dominance at the rim being a key factor. The games played in the quarterfinals and semifinals count as regular season games, but the championship game does not.
The final will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. The game will be televised on ABC and ESPN2, and can also be streamed live on ESPN.com and the ESPN app. The tournament features single-elimination games, with the winner receiving the NBA Cup.
The article previews the NBA In-Season Tournament's final four teams: the Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, and Los Angeles Lakers.
It discusses key aspects of each team, such as the Pacers' commitment to defense, the Bucks' pick-and-roll combination, the Pelicans' spacing versus defense debate, and LeBron James' dominance at the rim.
